Recall - PRESIDENT'S CHOICE ORGANICS INFANT CEREAL

RANCIDITY DETECTED IN PRESIDENT'S CHOICE ORGANICS INFANT CEREAL

OTTAWA, January 18, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Limited are warning the public not to consume President's Choice Organics infant cereals described below because these products may have an unpleasant rancid odour, or taste. Loblaw Companies Limited is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

All lot codes of the following President's Choice Organics infant cereal are affected by this alert:

Product

Size

UPC

Code

Mixed Grains with Apple (add water) 8+baby

227 g

060383 005511

All codes

Oat cereal (add breast milk or infant formula) 6+baby

227 g

060383 005535

All codes

Oat Cereal (add water) 6+baby

227 g

060383 005528

All codes

Rice Cereal with Banana (add water) 7+ baby

227 g

060383 005542

All codes

Rice Cereal (add breast milk or infant formula) 6+baby

227 g

060383 005566

All codes

Rice Cereal (add water) 6+ baby

227 g

060383 005559

All codes

Wheat Cereal (add water) 6+ baby

227 g

060383 005573

All codes

Wheat Cereal with Mixed Fruit (add water) 7+ baby

227 g

060383 005580

All codes

The affected products have been distributed nationally.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

If the cereal has an unusual odour or smells 'off', it should not be consumed. If an infant has been fed any of the products described above, discontinue feeding this cereal and monitor for symptoms. Consumption of rancid food may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you have any concerns please seek medical attention.

The importer, Loblaw Companies Limited, Toronto, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: